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Glaucoma Services in the Gambia


CM Chuka-Okosa
HB Faal

Abstract

Objectives:To determine the existing glaucoma services at the three levels of eye care in The Gambia


To highlight the problems with these services


Methodology: Through observation, oral interviews examination of The Gambia's documented eye care plan, data on personnel and their role, diagnostic equipment, treatment and follow-up at the three levels of eye care were critically analysed.


Results: Gonioscopy, perimetry and the surgical treatment of glaucoma are only performed at the tertiary centre where the ophthalmologists are based. The pro-blems with the existing glaucoma services in The Gambia ranged from lack of a structured programme to lack of regular ophthalmologists with an interest in glaucoma, as well as a limited supply and variety of antiglaucoma therapy.


Conclusion: Preventive measures to reduce blindness from glaucoma in The Gambia are not part of the public health programme at present


[Nig. J. Ophthalmology Vol.11(1) 2003: 19-23]


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